This course provides federal HR professionals, agency leaders, and workforce planners with a systematic approach to developing a structured, actionable workforce plan. Through a blend of focused classroom instruction and hands-on on-the-job training (OJT), participants learn to align workforce strategies with agency missions, assess current capabilities, forecast future needs, and develop robust plans for organizational change. Using nationally recognized strategies and real-world applications, each module guides learners through the 5-Step Workforce Planning Model—to create a Workforce Plan that is realistic, timely, and actionable.
Course Overview
Course Outcomes
- Develop a Comprehensive Workforce Plan: Tailored to their agency’s strategic objectives and operational needs.
- Strategic Analysis Skills: Align workforce strategy with broader organizational goals and conduct effective environmental analyses.
- Data-Driven Forecasting: Evaluate current workforce capabilities and project future staffing requirements.
- Identify Gaps & Mitigate Risks: Perform competency gap analyses and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Implement Change Effectively: Design and execute organizational restructuring, reduction in force strategies, change management, and communications plans.
- Monitor and Adjust Plans: Establish and utilize metrics to continuously improve workforce strategies
This course is best suited for the following leaders:
- Federal HR Professionals: Those directly involved in workforce planning, recruitment, and talent management.
- Agency Leaders and Managers: Individuals responsible for aligning workforce strategies with overall agency goals.
- Workforce Planners and Organizational Development Specialists: Professionals focused on strategic planning and organizational design.
- Policy Makers and Analysts: Those interested in ensuring federal workforce strategies support evolving public service missions
Business Need
Federal organizations face increasing pressure to align their workforce with rapidly changing public service demands and evolving technological landscapes. As agencies strive to optimize resource allocation and enhance service delivery, they must address workforce gaps, aging employee populations, and emerging skills shortages. Additionally, reductions in force and organizational restructuring introduce complexities that require proactive planning to mitigate disruptions and maintain operational continuity. Without a structured approach to workforce planning, organizations risk inefficiencies, unmet mission objectives, and challenges in responding to shifting operational needs. A strategic workforce planning process enables federal agencies to proactively assess current capabilities, forecast future workforce needs, and implement data-driven strategies for retaining and developing top talent. This course provides a step-by-step framework to help participants create a structured, actionable workforce plan that enhances operational efficiency, mitigates risk, and ensures agility in responding to evolving agency priorities. Special focus is given to managing reductions in force and restructuring initiatives to minimize workforce disruption while maintaining mission effectiveness.
Course Topics
Workforce Planning Overview
- Aligning strategy and workforce requirements
- Workforce supply and demand and gap analysis
- Organizational design and restructuring
- Implementation and change management
Course Schedule
Typical Course Duration
Virtual: 12 hours
In-person: 12 hours
This course can be adjusted to fit your group's needs. The course can range from 1.5 - 5 days in length, built on half-day modules.
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Delivery Methods
Number of participants
- in-person: 10
- virtual: 10
Course Details
Field of Study:
Course Level:
- Mid-Level
- Team Leader
Learning Methods:
- Exercises/Activities
- Facilitated Large Group Discussion
- Practice Activities
- Presentation
Equipment:
- CI's virtual platform